Prohibits the recording of conveyances suspected of being fraudulent
Summary
Prohibits the recording of conveyances suspected of being fraudulent; requires the clerk or registrar to report transactions believed to be or suspected of being fraudulent to the office of the attorney general and to local law enforcement or sheriff's office.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to strengthen the response to suspected fraudulent property transfers. The key change requires county clerks and city registrars to report suspicious transactions to the Office of the Attorney General, in addition to local law enforcement. The original requirement for clerks to conduct their own investigations was removed, shifting the focus to immediate reporting and notification of the parties involved.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the internal process for handling suspicious conveyances was narrowed by removing the clerk's duty to investigate, while expanding the scope of notification by adding the Attorney General as a mandatory recipient of reports.
ENFORCEMENT
Removed the requirement for county clerks or city registrars to conduct their own reasonable investigation into suspected fraudulent transactions.
Added a requirement for clerks and registrars to report suspected fraudulent transactions to the Office of the Attorney General, alongside existing requirements to notify local law enforcement.
REQUIREMENT
Reordered the procedural steps so that reporting to the Attorney General and law enforcement occurs first, followed by notifying the buyer and seller of the investigation.
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3218A
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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